AJ Louderback

Republican | Texas

Candidate Profile*

Conservative

*Additional information appears below for educational purposes; however, only data received prior to the candidate deadline was considered during Panel Evaluation.

BIOGRAPHY

Name

AJ Louderback


Party

Republican


Election Year

2024


Election

General


Race

State Rep., Dist. 30


Incumbent

No


Links

AJ Louderback websites
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EDUCATION

Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO, 1975-1976

WORK & MILITARY

Air Force, Sergeant, 1975-1978

AFFILIATIONS

Texas Sheriffs Regional Alliance, Executive Director, Past President, Sheriffs Association of Texas

Past President, Legislative, Golden Crescent Regional Planning Commission, Chair Regional Commission Homeland Security

Gulf Bend LMHA, Board Member, Hope Child Advocacy of South Texas

POLITICAL OFFICES HELD

Jackson County Sheriff, 2005-2021

POLITICAL OFFICES SOUGHT

US Congress District 27, 2022

ENDORSEMENTS*

*These endorsements were received after the deadline and were not considered in the Panel Evaluations and are for additional educational purposes only.
CONSERVATIVE (17)

Texas Right to Life

National Rifle Association (NRA) PVF

Texas Home School Coalition (THSC)

Ken Paxton

Texas Values Action

LIBERAL (1)

Texas Freedom Network

OTHER (6)

Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT)

Department of Public Safety Officers Association Political Action Committee (DPSOA-PAC)

Mark Morgan

United Republicans of Texas

Oil & Gas Workers Association

SELECTED CONTRIBUTIONS

CONSERVATIVE
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (3)

Republican Women's Organizations (2024)

Local, County, and District Republican Organizations (2023)

State Republican Party Organizations (2023)

RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (9)

Adam Hinojosa (2024)

Dan Patrick (2024)

Gary Gates (2024)

National Right to Life Committee (2024)

Other Pro Life Organizations (2024)


LIBERAL
GIVEN BY CANDIDATE (0)
RECEIVED BY CANDIDATE (3)

American Association for Justice (2024)

International Union of Police Associations (2024)

Texas Trial Lawyers Association (2024)

OTHER INFORMATION

Candidate signed the Texas First Pledge. Texas Nationalist Movement Twitter. 25 May 2024.

Candidate Q&A. League of Women Voters Vote411 Voter Guide.

Candidate signed the Contract With Texas.

Panel Statement. The Center for Immigration Studies Border Crisis Panel Discussion. National Press Club. Washington, DC. 26 Jun 2019.

QUESTIONNAIRE

RIGHT TO LIFE

Under what circumstances should an elective abortion be allowed?

Under no no circumstance

Chemical abortion drugs should meet essential safety standards (such as in-person consultation with a medical doctor) and require reporting to gather evidence on reactions and outcomes.

Neutral

I do not believe in chemical abortion drugs

Abortion providers, including Planned Parenthood, should not receive taxpayer funds from federal, state, or local governments (including Title X grants).

Strongly Agree

I support 'aid in dying' laws which legalize assisted suicide and euthanasia.

Strongly Disagree


ECONOMY

Free enterprise and the right to private property are essential elements of a productive economic system.

Strongly Agree

What is your position on the minimum wage?

Cant be utilized as a full time wage. It needs to be a stepping stone into higher paying jobs.

Should environmental and social issues, like ESG (environmental, social, and governance) ratings, be used as criteria in deciding where to invest public monies?

No


RELIGIOUS LIBERTY

Under what circumstances can government close churches?

Under no circumstances

Individuals and businesses should be required to provide services even if it would violate their moral and/or religious beliefs.

Strongly Disagree


HEALTHCARE

What most closely matches your view on healthcare: A) Healthcare for all should be guaranteed and funded by the government with no private healthcare option. (includes "universal healthcare," "medicare for all," etc.) B) Healthcare insurance funded by the government should be available for all who want it, along with private healthcare options. C) Medicaid and Medicare should remain available, but no other taxpayer-funded programs are necessary. D) Taxpayer funded health care should be abolished in all forms, and Medicaid and Medicare should be defunded.

D

Under what circumstances (if any) should a government, school, or employer be allowed to require vaccinations?

Under no circumstances should anyone be required to get vaccinated (personal choice)


NATIONAL SECURITY

The Chinese Communist Party poses serious military, cyber security, intellectual property, and global economic threats to the United States.

Strongly Agree

#1 threat to the US

Is the United States' relationship with Israel important, and if so why?

Yes, Israel is the foundation of Judeo Christianity


IMMIGRATION

The U.S. should do more to physically secure the southern border.

Strongly Agree

MAJOR ISSUE! Long term effect of the southern border will have consequences for years to come


EDUCATION

The state should fund education by allowing dollars to follow the child through programs which protect parents' freedom to choose their child's school – public, private, or homeschool.

Agree

I want a stabilized public school and strongly believe in parental freedom. There has to be way to achieve both.


VALUES

Children are the most vulnerable members of society and must be protected from abuse, including gender ideology, grooming, and bodily mutilation.

Strongly Agree

Parents should have the right to make decisions for their minor children.

Neutral

I agree parents should be able to make most choices for their children, however modifying a Childs gender or medicating their hormones or gender is not acceptable.

Taxpayer funds should be used to provide gender transition services.

Strongly Disagree

Marriage is a God-ordained, sacred and legal union of one man and one woman. No government has the authority to alter this definition.

Strongly Agree

Briefly describe your spiritual beliefs and values.

For God so loved the world that he gave us his only son so everyone who believes in him shall not parish but have everlasting life. John 3:16


ELECTIONS AND VOTING

People should be able to vote without photo identification.

Strongly Disagree

States should join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact which makes the Electoral College irrelevant.

Strongly Disagree


EQUALITY

Is racism a threat to domestic security in the United States? Why or why not?

No it is not, it is manufactured to suit the lefts desire to continue to divide our country.

I agree with Critical Race Theory (CRT) which asserts that the institutions in the United States are fundamentally racist.

Strongly Disagree

Biological males should not be allowed to participate in women's sports or occupy biological women's spaces whether it be bathrooms, locker rooms, sorority houses, women's shelters, or prison.

Strongly Agree


ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT

Which comes closest to your view? (Select all that apply) A) Stricter environmental laws and regulations cost too many jobs and hurt the economy. B) Stricter environmental laws and regulations are worth the cost. C) Stricter environmental laws undermine U.S. energy independence and deter development of reliable electricity sources. D) Climate change is real and requires urgent policy action.

C

What do you believe is the most reliable energy source that will supply the growing demand for electricity?

Nuclear, Coal, Oil & Gas


ABOUT YOU

Have you ever been penalized for sexual misconduct in either civil or criminal court? If so, please explain.

No

Have you ever been convicted of a felony? If so, please explain.

No

What do you think is the general purpose of government?

Limited government role. Strong defense, strong public safety.

When you consider your views on a wide range of issues from economic and social matters to foreign policy and religious liberty, which of the following best describes you overall?

Very Conservative


CRIMINAL JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY

I support redirecting funds from police departments to community programs.

Strongly Disagree


2ND AMENDMENT

What restrictions on gun ownership are needed to protect public safety?

None. The 2nd amendment covers this. I do believe in training programs.

Should teachers be allowed to carry guns at school?

Yes

Professional training is a wonderful way to protect our children.

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